From Einaudi to Richter, these famous contemporary composers all studied with the legendary avant garde composer.

Leya, the New York duo of violinist and vocalist Adam Markiewicz and harpist Marilu Donovan, strike a curious balance between medieval folk, classical music, and avant-garde pop.

One of the early songs by Pere Ubu, Heart of Darkness, has a driving bassline. The song has a strong sense of foreboding, and its lyrics are like Mantras. As one of the earliest songs of the band, the ...

David Thomas, who led the avant-garde rock group Pere Ubu from the late 1970s forward, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 71.

David Thomas, lead singer of the avant-garage band Pere Ubu and the Cleveland proto-punk group Rocket From the Tombs, has died at the age of 71.